Telangana kicks off process to construct new Osmania Hospital at Goshamahal

Hyderabad: Telangana government has started the process for the construction of a new Osmania Hospital at Goshamahal, Hyderabad.

The hospital will be built on a 32-acre land. The land is under the control of police which have built a stadium and sports complex on it.

Land Transfer and Hospital Design

During the first SPEED (Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery) program review meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to expedite the transfer of the Goshamahal land from the Police Department to the Medical and Health Department.

He emphasized the importance of finalizing the hospital design only after evaluating the medical requirements for the next 50 years.

"The new Osmania Hospital designs should be finalized only after assessing the medical requirements for the next 50 years in the state," the Chief Minister stated.

He also instructed the authorities to ensure the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and has adequate road connectivity from four directions to avoid traffic congestion.

Construction Plans and Infrastructure

The new hospital will include academic blocks, hostels for nursing staff, and all other necessary departments.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need to hire experienced architects to design the facility. He also proposed incorporating open spaces along with concrete structures to create a pleasant environment.

The existing Osmania Hospital buildings, which hold historical significance, will be preserved as heritage structures as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project.

“The government will take the responsibility of protecting the existing Osmania hospital buildings as historical heritage structures," CM Reddy assured.

Shifting of Police Facilities

The Chief Minister has tasked officials with identifying alternative locations for the Police Stadium and Sports Complex currently situated in Goshamahal.

District Collector has been instructed to inspect potential sites around the Police Transport Organization and City Police Academy in Petlaburj to facilitate this shift.

Nursing Colleges and Samakhya Buildings

In addition to the new hospital, CM Reddy discussed the construction of 15 new nursing colleges, which are expected to be completed within the next year. These colleges will temporarily operate from rented buildings until their permanent facilities are ready.

"Nursing colleges will start functioning from this year, and arrangements are being made to run them temporarily in rented buildings," the Chief Minister confirmed.

Furthermore, the government plans to build Samakhya buildings in 22 districts, each on one acre of land. These buildings will support women's self-help groups.

The Chief Minister ordered the immediate transfer of three acres of land at Shilparamam in Hyderabad to the department for the Mahila Shakti Sangham. This area will be developed to promote local products and attract tourists.

SPEED Program Priorities

The review meeting also covered other top-priority projects under the SPEED program, including the construction of 28 new paramedical colleges.

The Chief Minister stressed the need for quick implementation and completion of these projects to enhance the state's healthcare and educational infrastructure.

State Health Minister Damodara Raja Narsimha, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, and other senior officials participated in the meeting.